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2008 Porsche Cayenne S V8 Awd Nav Sunroof Heatseat Rearcam Xenon Bose 19" Alloys on 2040-cars

US $21,980.00
Year:2008 Mileage:91957 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2008 Porsche Cayenne S V8 AWD 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Sand White Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:A52310
Mileage:91,957 Engine:V8 4.8L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:WP1AB29P58LA52310
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
2008 Porsche Cayenne S 
V8 AWD

 
NAVIGATION ! SUNROOF ! LEATHER !
 ALLOYS ! ALL WHEEL DRIVE !
SPORT PACKAGE ! XENONS ! SPOILER
REAR CAMERA ! PDC ! BOSE SOUND SYSTEM ! POWER LIFTGATE
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADD A 3 MONTH 3,000 MILE WARRANTY
FOR ONLY $ 295
ASK US FOR DETAILS ON A 4 YEAR UNLIMITED MILES NATION WIDE WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
POWER LIFTGATE
REAR SPOILER
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND ALUMINUM TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
REMOTE KEY
POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
BOSE SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
REAR CAMERA
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
PREMIUM ALLOY 20" WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
SPORT PACKAGE
POWERFUL 4.8 LITER V8
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful WHITE SAND on
BLACK LEATHER WITH ALUMINUM TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 58,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 23,409
NADA RETAIL $  23,200

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 21,980
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
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If You are Looking for a PORSCHE CAYENNE S with all the options with LOW MILES, You Don't Have to Look any Further!!!
DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!

NOTE: JUST LIKE ANY USED VEHICLE FEW VERY MINOR NICK NACKS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND ROAD DEBRIS.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE BUYING A TOP LOADED USED VEHICLE IN CLEAN CONDITION NOT A BRAND NEW ONE!

Bid with Excitement & Confidence!!!
Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT
281-506-8808

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE PORSCHE CAYENNE S , then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281) 506-8808
or email sales
 
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Email:
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Call
281-506-8808
Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
Additional Photos
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
 
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SPORT PACKAGE
 
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XENON HEADLIGHTS
 
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POWER SLIDING SUNROOF
 
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LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
 
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BOSE SOUND SYSTEM
 
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NAVIGATION WITH VOICE COMMAND
 
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REAR CAMERA
 
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE WITH SPORT SUSPENSION
 
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LEATHER BUCKET SEATS
 
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POWER HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
 
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PREMIUM SOFT LEATHER
 
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POWER LIFTGATE
 
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POWERFUL 4.8 LITER V8 ENGINE
 
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PREMIUM 20’ ALLOYS
 
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Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Rear Spoiler
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Active Charcoal Air Filtration
    • Beverage Cooler
    • Cargo Area Light
    • Leather Center Console Trim
    • Leather Door Trim
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Residual Heat Distribution
    • Alloy and Leather Shift Knob Trim
    • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Retractable Cargo Cover
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Cruise Control
    • Front and Rear Cupholders
    • Front Door Pockets
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Includes Exterior Mirrors
    • Multi-Function Remote
    • Overhead Console With Storage
    • 12V Cargo Area Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
    • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
    • Power Steering
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
    • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    • Cargo Net
    • Front Seatback
    • Universal Remote Transmitter
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.55 Axle Ratio
    • Braking Assist
    • Cargo Tie Downs
    • Mechanical Center Differential
    • All Wheel Drive
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Coil Springs Front Spring
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
    • 13.8 Front Brake Diameter
    • 1.3 Front Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Center Limited Slip Differential
    • Lateral Links Rear Arm
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Independent Rear Suspension
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • 13.0 Rear Brake Diameter
    • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
    • Trailing Arms Rear Suspension
    • Stability Control
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Traction Control
    • Hi-Lo Gear Selection Transfer Case
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Diversity Antenna
    • Clock
    • External Temperature Display
    • Single Disc In-Dash CD
    • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
    • Tachometer
    • 12 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Exterior Entry Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Manual Flip-Up Liftgate Window
    • Power Liftgate Rear Door
    • Rear Fog Lights
    Header:
    • No Midyear Release
      Rims / Tires:
      • Inside Mount Location
      • Temporary Tires
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
      • All Season Tires
      Roof / Glass:
      • Intermittent Front Wipers
      • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
      • Heated Windshield Washer Jets
      • Power Windows
      • Remote Operation Power Windows
      • Privacy Glass
      • Rear Defogger
      • Intermittent Rear Wiper
      • Roof Rack
      Safety:
      • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
      • Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
      • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
      • Child Safety Locks
      • Child Seat Anchors
      • Heated Exterior Mirrors
      • Heated Driver Mirror Exterior Mirrors
      • Power Exterior Mirrors
      • Power Retractable Exterior Mirrors
      • Dual Front Airbags
      • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
      • Remote Power Door Locks
      • Rolling Code Key Rolling Code Security
      • Front Side Airbags
      • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
      • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
      • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
      Seating:
      • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
      • Folding With Storage and Pass-Thru Center Armrest
      • Split Folding Folding
      • Bucket Front Seats
      • Height Adjustable
      • 8 Power Adjustments
      • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
      • Rear Heat Vents
      • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
      • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
      • 60-40 Split Bench Seating
      • Leather Upholstery
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      WE SHIP AND EXPORT WORLDWIDE
      GREAT LOW NATIONWIDE US SHIPPING RATES !!
      Canadian Customers Welcome
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      Dealership Information
      Ultimate Motorsports
      Main Phone:(281) 506-8808
      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
      Email:sales@ultimatems.com
      Business Hours:
      Weekdays:9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
      Saturday:10 TO 5PM
      Sunday:CLOSED
      Location:
      10311 Altonbury Lane
      Houston, TX 77031
      Map of Ultimate Motorsports at 10311 Altonbury Lane, Houston, TX 77031
      Terms of Sale
      Standard Terms & conditions
       

      PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! BY SUBMITTING A BID, MAKING AN OFFER OR CLICKING THE BUY IT NOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

      Fee and Tax Information: All Texas residents will pay 6.25% state sales tax and $ 133 Title Fee. This only applies to Texas Residents ONLY! Out of State customer only pay :

      All sales are subject to Texas V.I.T. tax based at a rate of .002834% of purchase price and $395.00 Processing fee.

      PAYPAL IS FOR DEPOSITS ONLY. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FULL PAYMENTS THOUGH THE PAYPAL.

      FINANCING IS AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT (WAC) ONLY ! ALL BUY IT NOW PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING !!!

      IF YOU CHOOSE TO CLICK THE BUY IT NOW OPTION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE LOCALLY AND ADDRESS ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE LOT.

      Please contact SALES@ultimatems.com or 281-657-7293
      Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.  Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.
      Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.
      If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
      Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle.  All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted.
      PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.  IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.
      By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale.
      By bidding and buying this auction, you enter a contract that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions of this auction. 
      We reserve the rights to sell the car outside the ebay auctions. We reserve the right to end the auction anytime. We reserve the right to cancel any bid from any bidder. 
      This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
      Please understand that the vehicles are Pre-Owned vehicles and at times, the vehicles may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floormats, tools, and owner's manuals. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle. 
      Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs.
      All bidders should have all questions answered and loans pre-approved before bidding. Please note that Non paying buyers would be handled by our attorney. Remember buying a car on eBay is legal binding contract.

      All vehicles are sold "AS IS". This is in full accordance with the laws of the State of TEXAS regarding motor vehicle sales. You the buyer/bidder must have a complete understanding that this vehicle is used and we do not know the complete history of this vehicle. We are presenting this vehicle to the best of our knowledge. The accuracy of our description is based on any and all information that we were able to obtain concerning this vehicle either by records, previous owners statements, or other statements if any made by the persons who sold or traded in this vehicle. We ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT Inc or any of its employees or agents will not be held responsible. All buyers are responsible for having an independent inspection completed on their vehicle of inetrest prior to sale or close of auction. You are welcome to fly in or schedule a inspection with several companies in Houston area to have a car professionally inspected.

      WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS PRIOR OR AFTER THE SALE OF AN AUTOMOBILE. ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS WHERE IS !!

      WE WELCOME INSPECTIONS BUT PLEASE DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE SALE IS CONFIRMED ! 

      This Agreement will be governed the laws of the State of Texas (without regard to principals of conflict of laws). Any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Goods shall be brought exclusively in Harris County, Texas. Bidder submits to the jurisdiction of all such courts. BIDDER AND SELLER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE, DEFEND, CONSTRUE OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR THE GOODS. If it is necessary for bidder to commence litigation to enforce any portion of this Agreement, Seller will be entitled to recover from Bidder its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the reasonable fees of in-house counsel.

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